Artist Spotlight: Thom Bell

Episode 136 of the Rock in Retrospect podcast, hosted by Nick Bambach, titled "Artist Spotlight: Thom Bell" was published on November 5, 2025 and runs 54 minutes.

November 5, 2025 ·54m · Rock in Retrospect

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Summary

Tom Lane returns to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer, arranger, and songwriter Thom Bell. We talk about Bell's collaborations with The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Spinners, Elton John, Johnny Mathis, Deniece Williams, and others. We also discuss Bell's upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this month. If you haven't already, check out our 2021 episode that focuses on The Spinners! Support the show

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Tom Lane returns to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer, arranger, and songwriter Thom Bell. We talk about Bell's collaborations with The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Spinners, Elton John, Johnny Mathis, Deniece Williams, and others. We also discuss Bell's upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this month.

If you haven't already, check out our 2021 episode that focuses on The Spinners!

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